Inspirations 107 - Stitching Serenity

Discover Catherine de’ Medici embroidery, a soothing Italian technique, new to Inspirations, that only uses one fabric, one thread and one needle.

Surround yourself with gentle scenes and captivating items you can enjoy using every day.

For a splash of harmonious colour, try threadpainting with cotton or wool threads, story-telling surface and raised embroidery, enchanting crewelwork, or try your hand at a charming stumpwork design.

Featured Projects

‘Inspirations Issue 107’ features the following projects:

• Caterina by Maria Rita Faleri. Italian linen cloth embellished with Catherine de'Medici stitch and hand-knotted tassels. 
• In My Garden by Catherine Laurencon. Sweet garden blooms in a soft palette of pinks and greens.
• Poppy by Hazel Blomkamp. Candle screen featuring a flamboyant bird with engaging stitches and techniques.
• Sea View by Jo Butcher. Peaceful meadow scene of grasses and flowers overlooking the ocean.
• Stylish Succulents by Renette Kumm. Roomy tote bag with a threadpainted arrangement of colourful succulents using wool threads. 
• Sunbeams by Taetia McEwen. Captivating fairytale garden adorning a lampshade, creating using raised and surface embroidery.
• Sweet Repose by Anna Scott. Beautiful crewel cushion with coordinating print cotton panels.
• Tranquil Thoughts by Fiona Hibbett. Floral heart design using foundational stumpwork techniques.